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Editors Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Editors make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$76,060
Median Annual Salary
▲
+11.8% vs 2024
$80,620
Mean Salary
$76,060
Median Salary
$36.57
Hourly Rate
4,560 people work as Editors in Illinois
Editors salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Editors in Illinois earn a median salary of $76,060 per year ($6,338/month).
This is 14.1% above the national average of $66,682.
Illinois ranks #12 out of 50 states for Editors pay.
Approximately 4,560 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 11.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Editors
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.88
Writing
4.25
Active Listening
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.88
Speaking
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.8
Communications and Media
4.52
Administration and Management
3.34
Administrative
3.26
Education and Training
3.25
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(80.4% of workers)
Salaries for Editors in Illinois range from $46,410 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $107,850 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $62,370 and $100,750.
The median annual salary for Editors in Illinois is $76,060 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $80,620.
What is the salary range for a Editors in Illinois?
Salaries for Editors in Illinois range from $46,410 at the 10th percentile to $107,850 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $62,370 and $100,750.
What is the starting salary for a Editors in Illinois?
Entry-level Editors positions in Illinois typically start around $46,410 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $62,370 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Editors in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,560 people are employed as Editors in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Editors in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Editors in Illinois is approximately $36.57 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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